“It’s honestly embarrassing” – MMA fans mock Alex Pereira snubbing Magomed Ankalaev in recent update 

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira stunss the MMA community with news about a potential fight against Magomed Ankalaev.

“It’s honestly embarrassing” – MMA fans mock Alex Pereira snubbing Magomed Ankalaev in recent update 

Alex Pereira gives an update about his potential fight against Magomed Ankalaev (Image via Imago)

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is one of the most popular and standout fighters. As such, MMA fans, in particular, have consistently praised the Brazilian fighter. Interestingly, Pereira has been frequently linked with a potential fight against Magomed Ankalaev. However, a recent update from the UFC light heavyweight champion has stirred a lot of attention among onlookers.

Interestingly, the potential matchup between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev has generated considerable buzz within the MMA community. This speculation was further validated when Ankalaev himself acknowledged the potential showdown. However, surprisingly, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion issued a statement that contradicted the earlier discussions about this matchup.

It won’t be Ankalaev!

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Pereira is currently enjoying an impressive winning streak in the promotion. Most recently, ‘Poatan’ faced Khalil Rountree in a title defense fight at UFC 307. Pereira performed exceptionally well, sparking excitement for another thrilling matchup in the promotion. Meanwhile, his potential upcoming opponent, Ankalaev, is ranked number one in the division and has an impressive record within the promotion.

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The Dagestani fighter currently has an unbeaten streak in the promotion after losing his debut fight against Paul Craig. These impressive achievements have generated excitement about a potential matchup between Pereira and Ankalaev. While fans were looking forward to witnessing this championship fight in the light heavyweight division next, Pereira’s cancellation update has disappointed them.

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Fight fans react to Alex Pereira’s recent update about his next fight

Interestingly, both Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have been engaged in a back-and-forth for quite some time now. The Dagestani fighter, in particular, believes he is one of the competitors who could pose difficulties for the Brazilian. As a result, he has called for title shots on several occasions, keeping the UFC community buzzing with anticipation.

Alex Pereira with his UFC belts
Alex Pereira with his UFC belts (Image via Instagram/@alexpoatanpereira)

The UFC light heavyweight champion has consistently dismissed the possibility of fighting Ankalaev. Recently, he reaffirmed this stance, leading many in the UFC community to take notice. As a result, fight fans began to mock Pereira on their social media accounts. Check out some of the reactions below.

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Interestingly, many people believed that Ankalaev might be withdrawing from a potential fight against Pereira due to an injury. However, his reaction to Poatan’s tweet suggests otherwise. Additionally, some speculate that the UFC light heavyweight champion could be on the verge of competing against several top heavyweight fighters in the UFC.

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